Personal Chef

Let us give you your time back so you can enjoy your special event, whether it's a birthday dinner with friends, family reunion, holiday meal, your rehearsal dinner or wedding, etc. We can work from the sample menu- thoughtful selections created to please a crowd- or work together to create a custom menu to your liking. Our team will take care of everything- planning, shopping, cooking and cleanup. We have experience cooking for a wide variety and size of events, as well as extended lengths of time. Book us for a single event, or a week! - Find some testimonials here.

SAMPLE MENU

APPETIZERS

Carnivorous

Seared Scallops with basil walnut pesto over a bed of arugula, parmesan crisps

Mini Wild Salmon Cakes with basil garlic walnut gremolata & avocado garnish (DF)

Mini Greek Beef or Chicken Skewers, w/ sweet peppers & onions & tzatziki

Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potatoes with a bourbon-maple glaze (GF)

Yellow Curry Chicken Skewers with cashew, cilantro, sambal & honey sauce

Vegetarian

Roasted Beet Rounds topped with honeyed goat chevre w/ black lava salt (GF)

Mini Zucchini Fritters served w/ roasted red pepper yogurt sauce (Vege)(GF)

Parmesan Crisps topped with sundried tomato pine nut pesto (GF)

Vegetarian Dips

Roasted Carrot Dip w/ sumac & preserved lemon garnish served with toasted flatbread (V)

Muhammara (roasted red pepper & walnut dip) crushed walnut & parsley leaf garnish, served with toasted flatbread (V) 

Hummus topped with Olive Tapenade, served with bell peppers, cucumbers & toasted flatbread  (V)

Roasted Beet & Walnut Dip, served with toasted flatbread (GF)

Cold Appetizers

Curry Deviled Eggs, garnished with julienned pickled beets, coriander seeds & cilantro (DF)(GF)

Tomato, Cucumber & Herbed Chevre Canapes (Vege)(GF)

SALADS & MAINS

Taco Bar - Low n Slow Cooked Brisket or Tequila Lime Chicken

Roasted Cauliflower, Mushrooms & Caramelized Onions (V); Queso Fresco

Charred Kale & Cilantro Crema; Limes & Flour/Corn Tortillas

Grilled Vegetable Salad - Greens, Sweet Peppers, Zucchini & Onions

with an Ancho Pepper, Orange & Honey Vinaigrette (mild)(DF)

or Roasted Tomato, Chipotle & Honey Vinaigrette (mild+)(DF)

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Chicken Piccata or Pork Loin with a Honey, Thyme, Mustard & White Wine Sauce 

Wild Rice Pilaf; Roasted Zucchini, Crimini Mushrooms & Garlic

Spinach Salad w/ Feta, Walnuts, Sauteed Red Onions, & Sweet Bell Peppers with two Dressing Options:

Fresh Ranch; Basil Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette (DF); Pickled Carrot & Honey (DF) or Green Goddess
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Greek Chicken or Beef Skewers

Chickpea Fritters (GF & Vegan option)

Tzatziki; Greek Salad (Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Feta & Olives); Pita/Flatbread
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Middle Eastern Beef Shawarma Kabobs, lightly seasoned with warming spices

Chickpea Fritters (GF & Vegan option)

Roasted Garlic, Tahini & Lemon Sauce; Quinoa Tabbouleh; Pita/Flatbread

Optional Add-Ons:

Mujamarra (Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip)

                         Roasted Carrots w/ Sumac, Pistachios, Labneh  & Honey

Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip)

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Wild Caught White Fish & Verde Sauce

(Charred Kale, Fennel Fronds, Parsley, Sorrel, Grilled Zucchini, Lime & Butter)

Garlic Mashed Potatoes; Roasted Mushrooms, Zucchini & Garlic

Spinach Salad w/ Chevre, Pecans, Celery, Red Onions & Apples

Ranch; Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette (DF); Pickled Carrot & Honey (DF) or Green Goddess

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Hand Made Gnocchi (Regular or GF)

White Wine Poached Chicken Breasts,

Wild Caught Baked Salmon or Sautéed Shrimp with Roasted Red Pepper Butter

Vegan Basil Walnut Pesto; Blistered Tomatoes; Parmesan; Roasted Asparagus

Arugula Salad w/ Feta, Pecans, Sauteed Red Onions & Sweet Bell Peppers, with two Dressing Options:

Ranch; Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette (DF); Pickled Carrot & Honey (DF) or Green Goddess

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Shrimp & Beef Sirloin Skewers

Red Peppers, Zucchini, Mushrooms & Onions; Chimichurri; Avocado, Corn & Tomato Salad

Smashed Red Potatoes & Chived Sour Cream

KIds Menu

Chicken Fingers

Mac n Cheese 

Buttery Noodles with Parmesan

Requested Vegetable Side

Dessert Options

Flourless Chocolate Torte (V)(GF)

Raspberry Rosé Gelee & Fresh Vanilla Whipped Cream or Coconut Whipped Cream (V) 

or

Saffron, White Wine & Honey Pear Sauce & Cardamom Pear Caramel

& Fresh Vanilla Whipped Cream or Coconut Whipped Cream (V) 

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Avocado Chocolate Mousse (V)(GF)

Coconut Whipped Cream, Grilled Pineapple or Mango & Red Raspberries & Lime Zest

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Apple Blueberry Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream (V & GF possible)

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Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream (V & GF possible)

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Lime & Coconut Bars (V)

Graham Cracker & Toasted Coconut Crust, Topped with Red Raspberries (GF possible)

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Coconut Custard topped with a Strawberry Rhubarb Compote, Crispy Thyme & Pistachios (V)(GF)

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Organic Truffles (V or DF)(GF)

Peruvian Dark Chocolate; Blackberry & Nib; Chiapas Coffee; Lavender, Toasted Coconut & Honey; Toasted Coconut & Honey; Honey Masala Chai & Toasted Coconut; Rose & Honey Caramel (Pick 2-3)